2010 Prom Dresses

CB’s Limited offers 2010 prom dresses, gowns, and more! We specialize in bringing to you to best in the formalwear market for prom, pageant and special occasion wear. We seek out only the top designers, using the most exquisite fabrics at the most reasonable prices. We have been dedicated to the formal wear industry for over thirty years and we pride ourselves on quality and customer service.

When it comes to social events, the attire of all who attend is perhaps, the most exciting part of the entire evening! From the early English and European days of corsets and crinoline, to a more modern era where less seems to be more and sophistication is the order of the day. Over the centuries, evening wear and prom dresses have evolved; but one thing remains true: Evening wear lies at the heart of fashion-forward movements and will forever be a mainstay. People love to get dressed up occasionally and are typically just looking for the right opportunities. This is a part of American and global culture that will likely never change.

One of the most well-known of these formal soirees is the prom. A high school tradition that is centuries old. But prom did not start in a high school, it actually began in the elite colleges of the Northeast, taking their cue from the debutante balls of the rich and well bred. The middle class admired the poise of the elite and began instituting similar formal dances in their schools. It wasn’t until the early 1900’s that prom became a high school phenomenon.

So, what’s in for prom? The twenty-first century has brought about a drastic change in formal wear trends. As mentioned before, less seems to be more. Teens are baring all when it comes to that one special night. From two-piece, belly-baring gowns, to deep and plunging necklines that push the envelope with 2010 prom dresses. Gowns have seemed to reach a new level of sexiness, one that quite possibly should not be attained by seventeen-year-olds. But the moral issues lie with you, skin is in and it’s up to you to decide whether you’re on that band wagon.

Current trends have also revived old favorites. Full-skirted prom gowns are still on the racks for 2010. They are perhaps a throwback to the early days of fore-mentioned corsets and crinoline accompanied frocks. Tufted skirts (also known as pick-up skirts) and boning-enhanced bodices are key features for these gowns we commonly refer to as “ball gowns”. With strapless necklines or even halter tops, these gowns are sophisticated and couture, without showing too much skin. Yes, you can still be sassy and sexy in a ball gown!

Short prom dresses are also a recurrent trend. They seem to fade in and out of style, always coming back strong. That is the case for 2010 prom dresses as well as the past few seasons. Short gowns are usually more versatile for move-ability and usability. They are also more fun! Short ensembles include awesome shoes that you can actually see! If you have extra long legs and love to show them, this style is screaming for your attention! Be careful though, short prom dresses, gowns tend to walk a fine line between formal and casual. Especially for prom, you want to jazz it up. This is likely the one night of the year that you can be gorgeous in something stunning; don’t make the mistake of being under-dressed.

Inspiration for 2010 prom dresses is pulled from various facets of the fashion industry. Sometimes designs are mimicking everyday wear, often coming from designers on the runways of Paris and Milan, and mostly directly knocking off star styles from the red carpet. Evening wear can be couture and refined or downright fun and funky, especially for prom night! You should experiment with your style. Step outside the box…this may be your only opportunity to venture away from normalcy and actually get away with it!

There are so many style options, fabric choices and color palettes, finding your perfect prom dress should be a cinch. Start early. Gather ideas about what you are looking for in a prom dress for 2010. The gowns can get numerous and your search can become overwhelming. Narrow your search based on specifics of the perfect prom night you have envisioned. The ideal tool for this pain-staking process: CB’s Limited dress builder! You can find it on our homepage. Use it to navigate through thousands of gowns, singling out only the styles that appeal to you! Make prom 2010 the most memorable yet!